Here are the highlights for May at Dance Station! Check out our featured classes, along with the details of For our featured classes, you can click the button and pay instantly! Or just pay when you come to class.
For our other classes, simply pay your instructor in person. Visit our calendar page for last-minute updates and changes.
Featured Classes
Intro to Social Dance — Drop-in Class
Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Just getting started in dancing? Our Intro to Social Dance class is tailored for beginning dancers with little or no experience. Each class introduces the basic skills of partnering (leading or following), timing, and basic movement. We focus on a different popular dance every week.
Here is the lineup of dances we’ll be focusing on this month:
- May 4: Salsa
- May 11: Ballroom
- May 18: Latin
- May 25: Tango
This class is excellent for repetition practice for newer dancers, and a wonderful way to get started in the world of dance.
This is a drop-in class, so you don’t need to sign up for an entire month. Instead, sign up and pay online by clicking the button below, or pay when you come to class. Cost is $15 per person per class.
Note that we currently require all teachers and students to wear face masks while in the studio.
This class is taught by Mary Miller (shown dancing with Lawrence Black in the photo, by Gail MacQuesten).
Reserve your space today; click on the payment button below!
Kids’ Class (ages 7–11)
Sundays, 12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
Kids can communicate through dance, and partner/social dancing is the ultimate art of communication. We help kids develop the skills and give them the opportunities to communicate with their peers and the community. The skills they learn on the dance floor will serve them into adulthood. For ages 7–11. Taught by Mary Miller.
For more information call 505-989-9788 or email info@dancestationusa.com
Dances & Special Events at Dance Station
Thursday, May 4
First Thursday Variety Dance
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Join Dance Station teachers, students, and friends at our monthly social dance. All are welcome. Admission: $10.
Saturday, May 6
Santa Fe Milonga
6:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Fernando Robles will DJ. Cost: $10 members / $15 others. Please pay with cash, check or Venmo. Proof of vaccination required if not already on file with the organization.
Saturday, May 13
The Rifters: Live concert and dance
6 – 9 p.m.
Americana band The Rifters perform a live concert and dance. The Rifters mix original compositions withsongs from other writers, all featuring their rich harmonies and varied instrumentation, providing an engaging and immersive listening or dancing experience. Admission: $20. Email santafedanceevents@gmail.com for more information.
Thursday, May 18
Competitor Practice
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
We encourage all students who compete in ballroom or Latin dancing to participate in these mock competition rounds. Spectators are also welcome at these informal events. There is no charge, and they can come and go as they please. Ballroom dancers always enjoy performing before an appreciative audience!
Saturday, May 20
Blues Swing Fusion Dance and Lesson
7 – 10 p.m.
Elli Hindmarch and Mike Garcia host a Blues Swing Fusion dance, with a basic blues fusion lesson at 7 p.m. The dance itself starts at 8 p.m. Admission: $10 or sliding scale.
Classes at Dance Station
Sundays
Kids’ Class with Mary
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
(See description and schedule at the top of the page)
Basic Swing with Elli and Mike
5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Focus on lead and follow techniques for East Coast and jitterbug swing. Cost: $20 per class or sliding scale. Pre-register; vaccination required. For more information, contact Elli at (505) 577-8324 or email dovetaildance@gmail.com.
Intermediate Swing with Elli and Mike
6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Mix up your social dancing with fun patterns for six-count swing. Cost: $20 per class or sliding scale. Pre-register; vaccination required. For more information, contact Elli at (505) 577-8324 or email dovetaildance@gmail.com.
Swing Workshop with Elli and Mike
7:30 – 8:15 p.m.
Learn tandem Charleston at our May swing workshop. Cost: $20 per class or sliding scale. Please pre-register; vaccination is required but masks are optional. For more information or to register, contact Elli at (505) 577-8324 or email dovetaildance@gmail.com
Mondays
Argentine Tango with Michael Walker
6:45 – 8:15 p.m.
The number of students is limited. Contact Michael Walker at (505) 479-8257 for more information.
Wednesdays
Beginning Salsa with Dave
6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
This class is for beginning salsa dancers. Drop-in cost is $15 per class; cash or check only please. Stay for Dave’s swing/Country Two-Step class immediately after and pay $20 for both classes. For more information, call Dave Duncklee at (505) 660-8419.
Beginning Social Dance: Swing and Country Two-Step with Dave
7:15 – 8 p.m.
This class is for beginning Country-Western dancers. See listing above for prices.
Thursdays
Intro to Social Dance with Mary
6:45 – 7:30 p.m.
(See description and schedule at the top of the page)
Saturdays
Dance Technique with Michael Walker
1 – 2 p.m. (NO CLASS May 27)
This class is for alignment! It is a combination of Modern, Ballet and Jazz techniques. The number of students is limited. The cost $20 per class. For more information, contact Michael Walker at (505) 479-8257.
Rueda Levels 1 & 2A with Marie Maez
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Rueda is a festive group dance where a dancer within the circle calls out salsa moves. Singles and couples welcome; no experience needed. 3-week session: $45. Drop-in (single class): $20. Private lessons available. Visit www.damela.org for more information or email Marie at salsadamela@gmail.com.
Salsa Level 2B with Marie Maez
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Expand your social salsa skills with foundational concepts joined with variations to help dancers develop a repertoire and learn to improvise on the dance floor. Singles and couples welcome; recommended for dancers who have taken at least a beginning salsa class. 3-week session: $45. Drop-in (single class): $20. Private lessons available. Visit www.damela.org for more information or email Marie at salsadamela@gmail.com.